Category: Study Tips

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How to Plan Your Matric Year Term by Term

Good results start with a plain plan. At Leerruimte in Rondebosch we see learners do best when they know what they are studying this week and why. Start small. Pick one subject,...

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What Parents Should Know About APS Scores

APS stands for Admission Point Score. Universities add up your marks in your best subjects to see if you qualify for a degree. Each faculty sets its own minimum, so a score...

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Study Methods That Help You Remember More

Remembering more starts with how you study, not how long. Reading your notes again and again feels productive, but it rarely sticks. Try closing the book and writing down what you remember...

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Applying to UCT, Stellenbosch or CPUT: A Checklist

Remembering more is not about studying longer. It is about studying in a smarter way. Lwazi Dlamini, our Study Skills Coach, teaches learners at Leerruimte a few simple methods that work for...